Theo says nothing finalized on Castro contract. Beyond that no comment.
— Doug Padilla (@ESPNChiCubs) August 18, 2012
Cubs have not signed Starlin Castro to 7-year extension ***UPDATED***
According to Enrique Rojas of ESPN the Cubs have signed Starlin Castro to a 7-year extension worth $60 million. Starlin Castro has agreed to a seven-year, $60 million contract extension with the Chicago Cubs, a source close to the star shortstop told ESPNdeportesLosAngeles.com. The contract covers four years of arbitration eligibility and three years of free agency, and includes a …
A reasonable contract extension for Starlin Castro
#reminder { background: #BECDC6; padding: 6px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 12px 8px 12px; } Contest reminder: Don't forget to enter our contest to win The Essential Games of the Chicago Cubs DVD set. It runs through Sunday, August 19. The news last night that the Cubs are working on a contract extension for Starlin Castro actually gives us something Cubs-related …
Cubs working on extension with Starlin Castro
According to Dave Kaplan, the Cubs are working on a long-term contract with Starlin Castro. With the focus of the Cubs management team of Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer clearly on a long term plan of overhauling the Cubs organization, nearly every move they have made since taking control of the team has been with a vision towards the future. …
Cubs sign Horacio Ramirez
#reminder { background: #BECDC6; padding: 6px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 12px 8px 12px; } Contest reminder: Don't forget to enter our contest to win The Essential Games of the Chicago Cubs DVD set. It runs through Sunday, August 19. According to Carrie Muskat, the Cubs have signed Horacio Ramirez. The Cubs have signed left-handed pitcher Horacio Ramirez to a Minor …
Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Marmol clear waivers
This was just a matter of time since no team would clear them, but both Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Marmol have cleared waivers. This means the Cubs are free to trade them to any team interested. Soriano could help a number of teams. He is hitting .264 with 21 home runs and 71 RBI, with all of the homers coming …
Starlin Castro’s Lineup Spot
Contest reminder: Don't forget to enter our contest to win The Essential Games of the Chicago Cubs DVD set. It runs through Sunday. This has nothing to do with talent, as Castro has as much of it as anyone in baseball. This comes down too mind frame and plate approach. In my mind, Starlin Castro is as good a 2 …
2012 Astros Draft: Behind The Scenes
There's a fantastic article about the Astros draft on Crawfish Boxes. Here's a snippet: 1.1: Heck and Luhnow both talked of the 1.1 like it was a frightening blessing, like triplets. They kept saying that they needed to get their guy but there were no guarantees. They talked about 1.1 pressures, responsibilities, etc. We know they took Correa and pretty …
Anthony Rizzo interview on Fangraphs
Anthony Rizzo and Ben Revere gave an interview to David Laurila of Fangraphs. “What I learned [last year] is that it’s the same game. Pitchers aren’t throwing any pitches I haven’t seen before, so I have to just keep it simple. “I don’t think I necessarily tried to hit any differently [in Petco Park]. Maybe subconsciously I started to, but …
Matt Garza hopes to return this season
Garza said his goal is to get back on the mound this season, despite there being no official timetable on his return. "I'm hoping," Garza said. "That's why I'm working my tail off. Doing everything I can." Garza hasn't pitched since he left his July 21 outing after three innings because of cramping in his right triceps. He threw a …